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Brenden Ormsby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
(651) 419-5298
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Brenden Ormsby

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW (he, him)

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1919 University Avenue West, Suite 6, Saint Paul, MN 55104
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(651) 419-5298
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If you have struggled to find effective therapy and regulate your emotions I may be the therapist for you. I have a strong passion for intersectionality, trauma, minority experience, and people underserved or poorly served by our mental health systems. I often work with folks at one of the intersections of LGBTQIA+ identity, neurodivergence, and trauma providing respectful, culturally humble and non-judgmental care. I also work with a wide range of mental health issues where emotions cause havoc in people's lives.
I work from an emotion regulation framework, that many of the difficulties people face stem from powerful emotions causing chaos or putting us on auto-pilot. I primarily use Dialectical Behavior Therapy. My core guiding principle in therapy is that all behavior makes sense in context, and if I do not understand you then I must be missing something.
I want to meet you where you are at and there is nothing more important. You are an expert in your life and I will never know as much about you as you do. I want to listen to your story, understand your struggles, and create a safe relationship where you can work on the change you want to see in yourself.
Call or Brenden Ormsby now for a free 15 minute consultation - (651) 419-5298

My Practice at a Glance

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Pathways Counseling Center Inc.

1919 University Avenue West

Suite 6

Saint Paul, MN 55104 map

 (651) 419-5298
My website
I offer sessions primarily by telehealth with some in-office availability. I am available from 9 to 6 Monday through Thursday for sessions.
I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD and LGBTQ+ 
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (651) 419-5298
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My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

Pathways Counseling Center Inc.

1919 University Avenue West

Suite 6

Saint Paul, MN 55104 map

 (651) 419-5298
My website
I offer sessions primarily by telehealth with some in-office availability. I am available from 9 to 6 Monday through Thursday for sessions.
I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD and LGBTQ+ 
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $100

Insurance

  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • BluePlus
  • HealthPartners of MN and WI
  • Hennepin Health
  • Medical Assistance
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • UCare
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All billing is handled through my agency, Pathways Counseling Center. I always offer a free 30-minute consultation.
Photo of Brenden Ormsby, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Brenden Ormsby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (651) 419-5298
"
All billing is handled through my agency, Pathways Counseling Center. I always offer a free 30-minute consultation.
Photo of Brenden Ormsby, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Brenden Ormsby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (651) 419-5298

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Minnesota / 29519 Brenden Alexander Ormsby

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 6 years
  • Attended University of St. Thomas, MSW, Graduated 2020
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Brenden Ormsby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (651) 419-5298
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Brenden Ormsby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (651) 419-5298

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • ADHD
  • LGBTQ+

Expertise

  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Internet Addiction
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Personality Disorders
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Therapist for Therapists
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I work primarily with folks who are some combination of LGBTQ, Neurodivergent, and/or Traumatized. I work with my clients to improve their stability and help them build a life worth living. This often involves exploring where clients may have skills gaps or ineffective coping skills and using the framework of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to identify effective alternatives.
Photo of Brenden Ormsby, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Brenden Ormsby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (651) 419-5298
"
I work primarily with folks who are some combination of LGBTQ, Neurodivergent, and/or Traumatized. I work with my clients to improve their stability and help them build a life worth living. This often involves exploring where clients may have skills gaps or ineffective coping skills and using the framework of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to identify effective alternatives.
Photo of Brenden Ormsby, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Brenden Ormsby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (651) 419-5298

Endorsement

Jennifer Reddig
Jennifer Reddig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CCTP
Brenden is a thoughtful, skilled clinician. He is particularly effective with issues of neurodiversity and queer and trans identity. Perhaps most importantly, he provides a safe environment for people who have experienced significant trauma.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Blind Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Blind Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Humanistic
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I use primarily Dialectical Behavior Therapy in my work with clients and I have 2 guiding assumptions: that all behavior makes sense in context, and that clients are doing the best they can with what they have. My therapeutic style focuses focuses on emotions, behaviors, and barriers to change in a validating environment where your experiences are believed and your assumptions are challenged.
Photo of Brenden Ormsby, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Brenden Ormsby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (651) 419-5298
"
I use primarily Dialectical Behavior Therapy in my work with clients and I have 2 guiding assumptions: that all behavior makes sense in context, and that clients are doing the best they can with what they have. My therapeutic style focuses focuses on emotions, behaviors, and barriers to change in a validating environment where your experiences are believed and your assumptions are challenged.
Photo of Brenden Ormsby, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Brenden Ormsby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (651) 419-5298

Location

Primary Location

Pathways Counseling Center Inc.

1919 University Avenue West

Suite 6

Saint Paul, MN 55104

(651) 419-5298

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I offer sessions primarily by telehealth with some in-office availability. I am available from 9 to 6 Monday through Thursday for sessions.
Photo of Brenden Ormsby, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Brenden Ormsby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call for a free consultation now - (651) 419-5298
"
I offer sessions primarily by telehealth with some in-office availability. I am available from 9 to 6 Monday through Thursday for sessions.
Photo of Brenden Ormsby, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Brenden Ormsby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call for a free consultation now - (651) 419-5298